Slow Down, Little Princess "nowhere to run"

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zayden gives a small nod. His eyes never leave Aria.]

zavea

(whispering, eyes wide): “Isn’t that...?”??

Aria

Barely audible, stunned): “You’ve got to be kidding me.”

zayden's lips twitch into a subtle, smug smirk. He leans slightly toward her direction.]

zayden

Cool, quiet): “Hey. Didn’t see you coming.”

Aria

(whispering, her voice dry): “This semester’s officially cursed

[Her jaw is tight. Her fingers curl around her pen. She doesn’t blink.]

zayden takes a seat—two rows behind her. But she feels his gaze burn into the back of her neck.

(aria's thought)

Aria

Arration (Aria’s Thought): “He wasn’t just a random stranger from the rain anymore. He was in my hallway. Now my classroom. And the way he looked at me... like he knew something I didn’t. Something I didn’t want to remember

📍Scene: Class Ongoing

They focus. Aria takes notes. zayden doesn’t look at her once. But something in her chest is tight. Like he knows she’s aware of him.]

Every time she glances left, he’s relaxed. Doodling. Calm. Unbothered.]

📍Scene: End of Class

[The professor claps his hands, smiling.]

professor

Before you go, quick announcement! This semester, you’ll be working in assigned seat pairs — same desk, same partner, all term.”

[Students groan. Aria looks mildly annoyed.]

professor

(grabbing a list): “Pairs are based on academic balance and behavior records. Let’s start…”

[Names roll. Then—]

professor

(reading): “Aria Mehra… Zayden Malik.”

Silence. Aria’s head snaps up. Her pen pauses mid-air.]

Aria

(blurts): “No.... !!Nope. That’s not—there must be a mistake.”

,[Students giggle. Zavea nearly chokes.]

professor

(without looking at her): Noo.. It's not u have to pair it... rules must be followed..

Aria

Zayden?.

zayden

(He slowly lifts his eyes to meet hers.)

zayden

(smirking, cool): “Looks like... the universe likes messing with you.”huh"

Aria

(scowling): “Or punishing me !!

Aria

"..NOW DON'T TALK TO ME" (blurts)

zayden

(cool , glares) I never did ... (giggle)

Aria

Ugh!! So...so. Annoying ( rolling her eyes in irritation)

professor

“You two will share ..mmm.... Let me check . Ok desk C3 for the rest of the semester. I expect cooperation.”

[Aria looks like she’s seen a ghost. She grabs her bag stiffly.]

Aria

R...rest of sem..ester?? (disbelief,eyes widened)

professor

Yeahh.. ! And no excuses

Aria

(to Zavea, muttering): “This is hell. Officially.”

Aria

I'm dead ... *(looks at zayden )

zayden

*(smirks , quite) Don't worry.. Princess i will tc of u (eyes never leaves her )

[Reyan watches her reaction with clear amusement. Calm. Confident. That smirk? Permanent.]

See cya in next chapter sayonara ~

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